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2010 Map of LaMoille

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of LaMoille
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Lamoille and the surrounding Marshall County countryside appear here in the early 21st century, defined by a rigid grid of agricultural roads and the winding paths of the Iowa River and Minerva Creek. The map provides a detailed view of the small settlements of Minerva, Moningers, and Marietta, which serve as focal points in this rural landscape. A significant concentration of burial sites suggests deep roots for local families, with locations like Hartland Friends Cemetery, Hixite Cemetery, and the County Home Cemetery scattered throughout the townships.

The topography is generally level, interrupted by the prominent Mormon Ridge and the dendritic drainage of the Little Minerva Branch and Linn Creek. To the north, the confluence of several waterways near Moningers illustrates the historical importance of river proximity for early settlement patterns. Roads like Starry Grove Rd and W Main Street Rd cut across the quadrangle, linking these quiet communities together.